Juan Soto and 2 other Yankees free agents the Mets should sign, 2 they should avoid

The New York Mets are focused on having an active winter to achieve a place in the World Series 2025 after falling short last season. The free agent market has options that fit the team's current needs.

Some of the available players who could fit the Mets roster and team model are free agents from the New York Yankees. Obviously, Juan Soto is the organization's number one target this offseason but other former Bronx players would fit well on the Mets roster in 2025, while the team should avoid signing two position players in particular.

Clay Holmes could be a good fit as a setup man for the Mets.

The Mets need a better bullpen if they plan to compete for a playoff spot in 2025. To do this, a fundamental part of a roster is the ability of their bullpen to work in high-leverage situations.

Clay Holmes fits the profile of a veteran pitcher, with experience in pressing situations, in a demanding city, and in the playoffs. However, Holmes is coming off a season where his performance was radically different in the two halves of 2024.

Holmes managed to convert 30 saves but at the same time finished with 13 blown saves, the worst mark in MLB for this category. The main cause of this debacle is that Holmes' sinker was widely hit with a .317 batting average and a .424 slugging percentage. However, his slider and sweeper were efficient pitches with a swing-and-miss ratio of 40% and a slugging allowed below .300.

A relevant aspect is that Homes has an ERA of 1.35 and 19 saves in the postseason, which helps his profile on a contending team. At 31 years of age and a possible short-term contract with low financial commitment, it would be a profitable opportunity for the Mets to have Holmes who would not have the pressure of working as a closer in New York.